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Michael McCaul
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Michael McCaul

Michael McCaul

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House · TX · Since 2005
Party AlignmentStrong Party Line
93%aligned with Republican positions

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Breaks from Republican Line

Issues where this official takes a different direction than the typical Republican position

Technology & AI Regulation
Leans AgainstStrongly For
Climate & Environment
Strongly AgainstMixed
Criminal Justice Reform
AgainstMixed
Infrastructure & Transportation
ForUndecided
Housing & Affordability
Leans AgainstMixed

Issues & Stances

Positions based on voting record, public statements, and party platform

Supports addressing national security risks in technology, including restricting TikTok and controlling tech exports to China.

Supports tax cuts, free trade, and pro-business policies; chairs the House Foreign Affairs Committee.

Opposes the ACA; supports market-based healthcare reforms and reducing government involvement.

Former Homeland Security Committee chair who authored comprehensive border security legislation.

Opposes student loan forgiveness; supports school choice and STEM education investment.

Strongly supports national defense, military modernization, and robust intelligence capabilities.

Climate & Environment
Est.Mixed Views

More moderate on climate than many Republicans; supports innovation-based approaches and some clean energy investment.

Supports law enforcement with some openness to bipartisan reforms.

As Foreign Affairs chair, strongly supports Ukraine aid, confronting China, supporting Israel, and U.S. global leadership.

Supports protecting Social Security and Medicare for current beneficiaries.

Supports Second Amendment rights; opposes federal gun control measures.

Supports targeted infrastructure investment, particularly for Texas transportation and technology infrastructure.

Supports market-based solutions to housing affordability; represents growing Austin-area suburbs.

Energy Policy & Oil/Gas
Est.Strongly For

Supports expanded domestic energy production and energy exports as part of U.S. foreign policy leverage.

Reproductive Rights & Abortion
Est.Strongly Against

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LGBTQ+ Rights
Est.Against

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Taxes & Government Spending
Est.Strongly Against

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Labor & Unions
Est.Against

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Trade & Tariffs
Est.Against

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Election History

2024TX House
Won
54%370,000 votes
vs.Various(D)43%
2022TX House
Won
57.3%310,000 votes
vs.Linda Nuno(D)39.7%